On the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society’s board of directors since 2021, Sandra Dickerson (pictured, left) was announced as the group’s new board president in late July. Dickerson’s predecessor, Jed Beebe (right), was named president emeritus in recognition of his dedication to the organization over many years, according to press materials.
“I am looking forward to working with the Santa Maria Philharmonic as its board president. Our 2023-24 season is beginning in earnest,” Dickerson said in a statement from the nonprofit. “We’re all very excited about our concerts and educational offerings.”
Dickerson is the owner and CEO of Your People Professionals of Santa Maria and has previously served as the chair of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. In addition to Dickerson’s new appointment, the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society also announced two new members of its board of directors: Lompoc resident Norman Hardy and Santa Maria resident Philip F. Sinco.
The inaugural concert in the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society’s 2023-24 season will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Grace Baptist Church, located at 605 E. McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. The show is titled Fate and Romance, and will include selections of works composed by Verdi, Adams, and Brahms.
For more details on Fate and Romance and other upcoming shows slated in the season, call (805) 925-0412 or visit smphilharmonic.org.
This article appears in Aug 10-20, 2023.